Kia's new three-row electric SUV won't have the cool second-row swivel seats.
reports the EV9 will be able to seat up to seven passengers, so it's safe to assume a three-across second-row bench will also be an option, as the third row only offers room for two.It's not totally surprising our version of the EV9 won't have the swivel seats, but it's still a little disappointing. For occupants in those chairs, it would have been like riding in your own private train compartment, since you could spin around to face the third-row sitters.
—Hyundai and Kia's new skateboard-style modular EV architecture—means it has a flat floor that conveniently frees up a lot of cabin space for occupants to enjoy. In U.S.-spec EV9s, that means increased legroom, not spinning chair fun.Sad. Anyway, it's a cool feature we will not get to enjoy. All that being said, however, the EV9 still has an extremely attractive interior, one that seems easy to spend hours relaxing in. That has to count for a lot.
From the outside, the EV9 has a modern and clean design that'll surely delight buyers. More specific information regarding its pricing and trims has not yet been announced, but we do
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